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Ministry of Finance
Progress related to PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan
In order to plan coordinated execution of infrastructure projects, projectidentification for PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan is ongoing based on inputs from Infrastructure and Economic Ministries. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
The Minister stated that the progress so far under PM Gati Sakti Master Plan is as under:-
- Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications & Geo-informatics in coordination with DPIIT is integrating data layers of Central Ministries/Department on National Master Plan  portal. State related layers to the extent information shared have been integrated in coordination with States.
- Empowered Group of Secretaries , Network Planning Group  and Technical Support Unit  have been constituted and operationalized.
- Training and capacity building for 17 Ministries/Departments on PM Gati Shakti NMP has been completed and five zonal conferences have been organised.
Giving more details, the Minister stated that these projects, to the extent information provided, have been updated on PM Gati Shakti NMP for synchronized planning and implementation. Various Departments & Ministries have been synchronised by creation of two bodies namely EGoS and NPG. 18 Ministries/Departments have been synchronized through EGoS. After 1st meeting of EGoS, 4 Ministries/Departments namely NITI Aayog, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Department of Commerce are also co-opted as a part of EGoS, the Minister stated.
Additionally, the Minister stated, the Network Planning Group  consists of the Ministry of Railways; Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways; Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways; Ministry of Civil Aviation; Ministry of Power; Ministry of New and Renewable Energy; Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Department of Telecommunication.
Giving more details, the Minister further stated that the Ministries/Departments represented through EGoS are: -
- Ministry of Railways
- Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways
- Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- Ministry of Civil Aviation
- Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
- Ministry of Power
- Department of Telecommunications
- Ministry of Coal
- Ministry of Mines
- Department of Chemicals & Petro-Chemicals
- Department of Fertilizers
- Ministry of Steel
- Department of Expenditure
- Department of Food and Public Distribution
- Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
- Ministry of Tourism
- Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
- Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
- Department of Commerce
- NITI Aayog
- Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs; and
- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Active Caseload drops below 4.85 Lakhs
Daily New Recoveries continue to outnumber Daily New Cases
India’s active cases today stand at 4,84,547, much below the 5-lakh mark. This is the third day of the active cases being sustained below the 5-L mark. Their share in the total Positive Cases stands at only 5.55%.
This has been made possible by the trend of recoveries exceeding new cases which has ensured a total net reduction of the Active Caseload.
In contrast to 44,879 new reported cases, 49,079 cases have recovered in the last 24 hours which continues India’s trend of having daily high recoveries that outnumber the daily new cases. This trend has been observed for the 41st day today.
The total recovered cases stand at 81,15,580 which translates to a Recovery Rate of 92.97%. The gap between Recovered cases and Active cases continues to grow and presently stands at 76,31,033.
77.83% of the new recovered cases are observed to be concentrated in 10 States/UTs.
Maharashtra reported the maximum number of single day recoveries. 7,809 new recoveries have pushed up the State’s total recoveries to 16,05,064.
76.25% of the new cases are concentrated in 10 States and UTs.
Delhi reported the maximum daily new cases numbering 7,053 in the last 24 hours. Kerala recorded 5,537 new cases while Maharashtra reported 4,496 new cases yesterday.
Ten States/UTs account for about 80%  of the 547case fatalities have been reported in the past 24 hours.
22.3% of new fatalities reported are from Maharashtra which reported 122 deaths. Delhi and West Bengal follow with 104 and 54 new deaths, respectively.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Navy will conduct the First Indian Navy Entrance Test for Officers in September 2019
The Indian Navy is introducing computer-based examination for the selection of Direct Entry Officers after graduation. The first Indian Navy Entrance Test , ie. INET , is scheduled in September 2019 in various centers across the country. INET  will be used for screening for Permanent Commission and Short Service Commission Officer candidates for all graduate entries other than those that are screened by UPSC or University Entry Scheme.
Currently, officer candidates are shortlisted for interviews by Services Selection Board  on the basis of marks scored in graduation . Henceforth, shortlisting for SSB will be taken on the basis of marks scored in INET .
Under the new process, only one advertisement will be published every six months and applicants will need to exercise their option for entries that they wish to be considered for, on the basis of their educational qualification. Details of entries, age and educational qualifications are available on www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. Candidates are advised to register once on the website to fill in their personal, communication and educational particulars, as well as upload their supporting documents. Doing this before the application submission window opens, is advisable in order to save time. Eligible candidates will receive automated email alerts when the application submission window opens.
INET  will have four sections, viz English, Reasoning and Numerical Ability, General Science and Mathematical Aptitude, and General Knowledge. Candidates will need to pass in each section to be considered for SSB call up. Candidates will be called up for SSB interview on the basis of performance in INET  and their entry preference. To be considered for final Merit List, candidates would need to qualify in SSB and subsequent Medical Examination. Merit List will be drawn up on the basis of marks scored in INET  and SSB marks. Selected candidates will undergo Basic Training at the Indian Naval Academy.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM addresses United Nations General Assembly
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the United Nations General Assembly today through video conferencing.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said seventy-five years ago an institution was created for the entire world for the first time in human history and a new hope arose from the horrors of war. He added being a founding signatory of the UN Charter, India was part of that noble vision which reflected India’s own philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ - which sees all creation as a family.
Paying tributes to those who advanced the cause of peace and development including the UN peacekeeping Missions, the Prime Minister said our world today is a better place because of the United Nations. About the UN declaration adopted today, the Prime Minister said while much has been achieved, the original Mission remains unfulfilled. And the far-reaching declaration that we are adopting today acknowledges that work still needs to be done: in preventing conflict, in ensuring development, in addressing climate change, in reducing inequalities, and in leveraging digital technologies. The declaration also acknowledges the need for reform of the United Nations itself.
The Prime Minister said without comprehensive reforms, the UN faces a crisis of confidence and today’s challenges cannot be fought with outdated structures. He added that for today’s interconnected world, we need a reformed multilateralism: that reflects today’s realities; gives voice to all stakeholders; addresses contemporary challenges; and focuses on human welfare. India looks forward to working with all other nations towards this end.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the deaths in a tractor-trolley mishap in Kanpur
Announces ex-gratia for the dead and injured
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the deaths in a tractor-trolley mishap in Kanpur today.
He also announced ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be paid to the next of kin of each of the deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000 .
The Prime Minister Office tweeted:
“Distressed by the tractor-trolley mishap in Kanpur. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their near and dear ones. Prayers with the injured. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to the affected: PM @narendramodi”
“An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be paid to the next of kin of each of the deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi”
President's Secretariat
President of India attends Gurbani Gayan at Rashtrapati Bhavan
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, attended Gurbani Gayan, organised by Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan to mark the concluding event of year-long celebrations of 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Guru Nanak Dev Ji lives in our hearts. He is our common heritage. He is great soul showing us the path to the welfare of the entire humanity. He tried to build a society based on truth, compassion, kindness, humanity and love in which all are equal.
The President said that the entire history of Sikh community is a unique tale of valour and sacrifice. Sikh religion is a product of the soil and culture of India. Gurbani is an integral part of India's conscience. He wished that immortal voices of Gurus continue to guide all of us.
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Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Culture administers a Scheme for financial assistance to veteran artists
Rs. 6 thousand per month is given to the artists who are facing difficulties due to old age
The Ministry of Culture administers a Scheme by the name of “Scheme for Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists” for senior artists aged 60 years and above who have contributed significantly in their specialized fields of performing arts and culture, but are facing financial difficulties due to old age.
Under the scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 6000/- per month is given to the selected artists aged 60 years and above whose annual income is not more than Rs. 48,000/- upon receipt of Digital Life Certificate once in a year and annual income certificate once in every Five years. As regards state wise funds sanctioned, the ‘Scheme for Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists’ is a Central Sector Scheme under which financial assistance is provided to the beneficiaries directly and is not routed through the States or Union Territories’. Funds released and number of artists supported during the last three years and the current year under the said scheme is given below:
Beneficiaries under the Scheme for Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists during last three and current financial years:

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2000
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This reply was given by Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of North-Eastern Region Shri G Kishan Reddy in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Financial assistance to develop Regional Agricultural Produces
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries  has been incentivizing setting of food processing industries through Central sector umbrella scheme ‘Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana , Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry  and centrally sponsored scheme ‘PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises  scheme across all the country. Under scheme of creation of infrastructure for agro processing clusters, a component scheme of PMKSY, the scheme is aimed at development of modern infrastructure and common facilities to encourage entrepreneurs to set up food processing units based on cluster approach and also to create modern infrastructure for food processing closer to production areas and to provide integrated and complete preservation infrastructure facilitates from the farm gate to the consumer.
For One District One Product , the Ministry of Food Processing Industries  under Centrally Sponsored Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme , in partnership with the States, provides financial, technical and business support for upgradation of existing micro food processing enterprises. The scheme adopts ODOP approach to reap the benefit of scale in terms of procurement of inputs, availing common services and marketing of products. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has advised states for convergence of resources towards ODOP from ongoing centrally sponsored schemes such as Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture , National Food Security Mission , Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana , Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana  etc. Similar approach has been suggested to Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying for convergence of their schemes towards ODOP.
In addition, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare under Horticulture Cluster Development Programme  had identified 55 clusters of selected high value horticulture crops and 12 clusters have already been launched in first phase.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Department of Sports to give special attention to field/out station offices during Special Campaign 3.0
100% disposal achieved in State Government references, PMO PG cases and PG cases during Special Campaign 2.0
As part of the follow-up of Special Campaign 2.0 held during October 2022, Department of Sports along with organizations under it i.e Sports Authority of India , Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education , National Sports University , National Anti-Doping Agency  and National Dope Testing Laboratory  continued its various activities for cleanliness and reducing pendency.
The Special Campaign 2.0 for the Department was launched on 2nd October 2022. The Department identified 133 sites throughout India for implementing Special Campaign 2.0. The cleanliness drive was conducted in main Secretariat, SAI & its field offices, LNIPE Gwalior, NSU Manipur, NDTL and NADA. During the said campaign, 100% disposal was achieved in State Government references, PMO PG cases and PG cases.
The follow-up action of the campaign was carried out even after closure of Special Campaign 2.0. During period of December 2022 to August 2023, around 125 cleanliness campaigns were under taken. Around 58678 sq.fts of space was freed and Rs. 14,755 was earned as revenue by disposal of scrap. Similarly, 510 PG cases, 231 VIP references, 43 State Govt. references were disposed and 950 files were weeded out during the said period.
Department of Sports has adopted e-office implementation in order to promote paperless working environment. Further, to promote transparency, digitalization and ease of working, portals for National Sports Federation and Infrastructure Project under Khelo India Scheme were launched on National Sports Day i.e 29.08.2023.
Department of Sports and organizations under it will take part in Special Campaign 3.0 to be held from 2.10.2023 to 31.10.2023 for institutionalizing Swachhata  and minimizing pendency. During this campaign, special attention will be given to field/out station offices.
The Special Campaign 2.0 covered all Ministries/Department of Government of India and their attached/subordinate offices. The Special Campaign 2.0 was undertaken in two phases.
During Phase-1, Ministries/Department sensitized the officers, mobilize the ground functionaries for the Campaign, identified pendencies in identified categories, finalized the Campaign sites, identified the scraps and redundant materials and completed laid down procedures for their disposal.
The focus of the campaign was the field/outstation offices in addition to the Ministries/Department and their attached/subordinate offices. The Office responsible for service delivery or having public interface were given special attention.
During phase-2, the Ministries/Departments made efforts to dispose of all identified references/pendency from 02.10.2022 to 31.10.2022 and progress of disposal is to be reported on SCPDM portal.
Special Service and Features
Shri. K. Narayanan Master nominated as Vice Chairman of CDB
Shri. K. Narayanan Master, farmer representative from Kerala who is actively involved in the development of coconut cultivation and allied sectors has been nominated as the Vice Chairman of Coconut Development Board. He was serving as a Member of the Board since August 2020. He was the Headmaster of AMUP School, Ozhur, Malappuram District. Wife: Smt. Sheeba, Children: Dr. Vivek & Dr. Athira.
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Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of shares in CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited by Tube Investments of India Limited
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of shares in CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited by Tube Investments of India Limited.
The proposed combination envisages acquisition of more than 50% of the equity share capital of CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited  by Tube Investments of India Limited .
TIIL is a listed entity and forms part of Murugappa group. It has three business verticals viz. engineering, metal formed products and bicycles. It is engaged in the manufacture of a wide range of products for automotive, railway, construction, mining and agriculture industries.
CG Power is a listed entity. It has two major business units viz. power systems and industrial systems. The power systems business unit focuses on power transmission, distribution, power solutions, setting up of integrated power systems and associated services businesses. Industrial systems business unit consists of rotating machines , automated AC, DC and variable frequency drives and control systems as well as traction electronics and machines, signalling and coach products and integrated solutions for railway transportation.
A detailed order of the CCI will follow.
PIB Headquarters
President of India presents president’s colour to the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented the President’s Colour to the Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala, Kerala today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that India is a maritime nation, with a long coastline. We have several islands on either coast, acting as our national outposts, and of utmost strategic value. A significant proportion of our trade and energy needs are met through the medium of the oceans. Safety of the seas and maritime commons, therefore, remains a critical requirement to ensure the economic and infrastructure development on land, as also to ensure well-being of its people.
The President said that we live in a digital age and the battles of tomorrow will also be fought in the domain of information and technology. Cadets of the Indian Naval Academy, as technical graduates, would be expected to stay ahead of the technology curve to be better prepared to respond when required. He urged them to fully utilise their training at the Academy, to be better leaders in the complex and uncertain world of tomorrow.
Shri Arif Mohammed Khan, Hon’ble Governor of Kerala, Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff, Kerala State Minister for Ports, Museums, Archaeology and Archives, Shri. Ramachandran Kadannappally, Vice Admiral AK Chawla, AVSM, NM, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command, and other senior service and civilian dignitaries graced the occasion. The event was also witnessed by NCC Cadets of 32ndBattallion, Kerala and children from Sainik School, Kodagu and local schools of Payyannur, besides the service and civillian personnel of INA. Indian Naval Ships Magar and Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi were anchored off Ettikkulam Bay, to mark the momentous occasion.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Health Secretary addresses workshop on Roadmap to Strengthen Public Health Preparedness and Response Capabilities of Points of Entry  in India
India is an example in front of the world to contribute towards strengthening Points of Entry during a public health emergency
India’s response to Covid-19 at Points of entry had been pre-emptive, proactive, and graded. The Points of Entry  are the first line of defense for the country to protect us from any Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The effective surveillance at PoEs, delayed the arrival and spread of COVID-19 which allowed the nation ample time to develop the necessary public health infrastructure and capacities to effectively handle the pandemic.” Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary stated this while addressing Workshop on “Roadmap to Strengthen Public Health Preparedness and Response Capabilities of Points of Entry  in India”.
The 2-day workshop was inaugurated by the Chief Guest; Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Sec Health in presence of Prof.  Atul Goel, Director General Health Services, Shri Lav Agarwal, Additional Secretary and Dr Sudarsan Mandal, Deputy Director General. The workshop was attended by officials from Airport Health Organizations / Port Health Organizations / Land Port Health Organizations , IDSP, NCDC, Disaster Management officials, partner organizations like NIDM, SDMAs, CISF, etc.
While addressing the gathering Shri Lav Agarwal highlighted the various commendable innovations taken to strengthen PoEs against the pandemic - State of art paperless health screening; Air Suvidha Portal, the deployment of digital technologies to facilitate planning, surveillance, testing, contact tracing. He further added that we need to institutionalize the lessons learnt in the pandemic for the future generations. The Best practices and benchmarks of performance at Points of Entry we have today have evolved by our collective efforts as a team.
The two-day workshop on “Roadmap to Strengthen Public Health Preparedness and Response Capabilities of PoEs in India” during 06 – 07 September 2022 at New Delhi is being organized by Central International Health  Division, Directorate General of Health Services , Ministry of Health and Family Welfare , Govt. of India.
This workshop provides a platform to carry forward the lessons learnt during the pandemic for future strengthening. The workshop also aims to provide a platform for cross learning and knowledge sharing to bring together various stakeholders working in the field of public health and disaster management.